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<p>Idaho is among the top 10 states for estimated population growth between 2013 and 2014, recording the strongest population gain since the recession, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.<br /><br />Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Idaho’s 2014 population is up 1.3 percent from 2013. That’s higher than the national average population growth of 0.7 percent.<br /><br />Census puts Idaho’s estimated population at <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">1,634,464 </span>million. That’s an increase of 21,000 people.Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:09:43 +0000Emilie Ritter Saunders57317 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgIdaho Among Top 10 States For Population GrowthPulitzer Prize Winner Isabel Wilkerson On 'America's Great Migration'http://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/pulitzer-prize-winner-isabel-wilkerson-americas-great-migration
<p><em>This interview with Isabel Wilkerson was originally broadcast in October of 2014.</em></p><p>For decades after slavery ended, African Americans continued a mighty struggle against a caste system grounded in racism. Pervasive discrimination kept many blacks from building decent lives in the southern states they called home. Faced with few choices, they undertook one of the largest migrations in our nation’s history, with more than 6 million making their way to Midwestern, Western and Eastern cities between 1915 and 1970.</p>Sat, 20 Dec 2014 01:00:00 +0000Bob Kustra53848 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgPulitzer Prize Winner Isabel Wilkerson On 'America's Great Migration'If You Were Born In Idaho, Data Show You Probably Stayedhttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/if-you-were-born-idaho-data-show-you-probably-stayed
<p></p><p>If you were born in Idaho, <em>The</em> <em>New York Times</em> reports you've likely stayed put. And if you did move, it was more likely you stayed in the West. &nbsp;</p>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:59:07 +0000Samantha Wright52061 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgIf You Were Born In Idaho, Data Show You Probably StayedAre You A Native Idahoan? Data Show Most Idaho Residents Aren'thttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/are-you-native-idahoan-data-show-most-idaho-residents-arent
<p></p><p>An interesting take on state-to-state migration from <em>The New York Times</em> illustrates what many Idahoans already knew: a lot of California natives now live in Idaho.</p><p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/08/13/upshot/where-people-in-each-state-were-born.html?_r=1#Idaho" target="_blank">The Times created a data visualization</a> of migration to each state going back to 1900. It's no surprise that at the turn of the 20th century, most people moving to Idaho were immigrants from outside of the U.S., the northeast and the midwest.</p>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:35:51 +0000Emilie Ritter Saunders50642 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgAre You A Native Idahoan? Data Show Most Idaho Residents Aren't#WhyIStay: Show Us Why You Live In Idahohttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/whyistay-show-us-why-you-live-idaho
<p></p><p>A recent Gallup survey found that 17 percent of Idahoans have <a href="http://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/poll-finds-nearly-20-percent-idahoans-plan-leave-state">made plans to leave the state</a> within a year. Those planning to leave told Gallup it was primarily for work, family, and school-related reasons.</p><p>If given the option, 29 percent of Idahoans say they'd leave while 69 percent told Gallup they'd prefer to stay. So, we want to know why you've decided to live in Idaho.</p>Fri, 09 May 2014 17:34:14 +0000Emilie Ritter Saunders44953 at http://boisestatepublicradio.org#WhyIStay: Show Us Why You Live In IdahoPoll Finds Nearly 20 Percent Of Idahoans Plan To Leave The Statehttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/poll-finds-nearly-20-percent-idahoans-plan-leave-state
<p></p><p>A new Gallup poll reveals a high rate of Idahoans are planning to leave the state. The poll measures <a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/168770/half-illinois-connecticut-move-elsewhere.aspx" target="_blank">how many people would prefer to be in a different state</a>, given the chance.</p><p>Overall, the Northwest has a pretty loyal crowd. Oregonians, in particular, are quite happy where they are.</p><p></p>Thu, 01 May 2014 14:58:46 +0000Jessica Robinson44483 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgPoll Finds Nearly 20 Percent Of Idahoans Plan To Leave The StateIdaho’s Population Shift To Urban Areas Slowshttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/idaho-s-population-shift-urban-areas-slows
<p></p><p>The shift of Idaho's population from rural counties to urban areas slowed last year.</p><p>Estimates released by the Census Bureau on Thursday showed the 33 rural counties saw their combined population increase for the first time in three years.</p><p>The population of the rural counties rose two-tenths of a percent from mid-2012 to mid-2013, or about 1,200 people.</p><p>The population of the 11 urban counties increased 1.5 percent.</p>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:21:55 +0000Associated Press42526 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgIdaho’s Population Shift To Urban Areas SlowsIdaho's Population Grew Slightly In 2013, Now Tops 1.6 Millionhttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/idahos-population-grew-slightly-2013-now-tops-16-million
<p>For the first time, Idaho’s population has topped 1.6 million. The latest U.S. Census Bureau estimate shows Idaho gained 16,500 people in 2013 for a grand total of 1,612,136.</p><p>That’s slightly more than 1 percent growth from 2012. The fastest growing state, at more than 3 percent, was North Dakota. That's thanks to its recent oil and gas boom.</p><p>Two states, Maine and West Virginia, saw population declines from 2012 to 2013.</p><p>Here’s how Idaho’s neighbors compare in total population for 2013:</p>Tue, 31 Dec 2013 22:05:49 +0000Adam Cotterell37832 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgIdaho's Population Grew Slightly In 2013, Now Tops 1.6 MillionMore Young Idahoans Graduate From College, But Not Enough Of Themhttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/more-young-idahoans-graduate-college-not-enough-them
<p>Idaho’s State Board of Education wants 60 percent of Idahoans 25-to-34-years-old to have a post-secondary degree or certificate by 2020.&nbsp; A <a href="http://www.econw.com/media/news_files/Issue_Brief_-_Demographic_Changes_and_IBEs_Educational_Goal_for_2020_-_10-22-13.pdf" target="_blank">study released</a> this week finds the state may be closer than people suspected to reaching that goal.</p>Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:30:27 +0000Adam Cotterell34344 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgMore Young Idahoans Graduate From College, But Not Enough Of ThemTeachers Among Top 5 Groups Leaving Idahohttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/teachers-among-top-5-groups-leaving-idaho
<p>More teachers are leaving Idaho than people in other professions. That’s according to a report released earlier this month by the Idaho Department of Labor.</p><p>Of <a href="https://stateimpact.npr.org/idaho/maps/drivers-license-data-offers-clues-about-where-idahoans-are-moving/" target="_blank">people who left Idaho</a> between 2008 and 2011, 3 percent where K-12 teachers and 4 percent were college or university instructors. Both are among the top five groups of professionals leaving the state, with K-12 teachers at number four and college instructors number three.</p>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:39:06 +0000Adam Cotterell24735 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgTeachers Among Top 5 Groups Leaving IdahoDriver’s License Data Offers Clues About Where Idahoans Are Movinghttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/driver-s-license-data-offers-clues-about-where-idahoans-are-moving
<p>Driver’s license data show more people moved to Idaho <a href="http://stateimpact.npr.org/idaho/maps/drivers-license-data-offers-real-time-clues-about-who-is-moving-to-idaho/" target="_blank" title="Driver’s License Data Offers Real-Time Clues About Who Is Moving To Idaho">than left the state</a> in 2012. But that data finds at least 29,253 Idahoans did move to another state last year.</p>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:44:09 +0000Emilie Ritter Saunders23853 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgDriver’s License Data Offers Clues About Where Idahoans Are MovingDriver’s License Data Offers Real-Time Clues About Who Is Moving To Idahohttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/driver-s-license-data-offers-real-time-clues-about-who-moving-idaho
<p>Idaho is no stranger to population growth. The number of people in the Gem State has steadily grown from about 710,000 people in 1972 to 1.59 million in 2012. That’s a 124 percent increase.</p>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:27:40 +0000Emilie Ritter Saunders23792 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgDriver’s License Data Offers Real-Time Clues About Who Is Moving To IdahoMapping Migration: Where Idahoans Gohttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/mapping-migration-where-idahoans-go
<p>As <em>StateImpact Idaho</em> <a href="http://stateimpact.npr.org/idaho/maps/mapping-migration-who-moves-to-idaho/" target="_blank" title="Mapping Migration: Who Moves To&nbsp;Idaho">reported this week</a>, Idaho&rsquo;s population has grown more than 20 percent in the last decade.&nbsp; But just as new people move to the state, some Idahoans are moving out.</p>Thu, 17 May 2012 18:31:30 +0000Emilie Ritter Saunders6384 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgMapping Migration: Where Idahoans GoMapping Migration: Who Moves To Idahohttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/mapping-migration-who-moves-idaho
<p>Chances are you&rsquo;re more likely to meet a Floridian than a North Dakotan in Idaho. From 2009 to 2010, Idaho&rsquo;s seen more than 1,000 people come from the Sunshine State.</p><p>In the last decade, Idaho&rsquo;s population has grown by more than 20 percent.&nbsp; U.S. Census Bureau data show nearly 275,000 people moved to the Gem State from 2000 to 2010.&nbsp; Idaho&rsquo;s rate of growth outpaced the national average which saw its population go up by about 10 percent in the last decade.</p>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:42:01 +0000Emilie Ritter Saunders6324 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgMapping Migration: Who Moves To IdahoEven In Down Economy, Northwest Draws New Residentshttp://boisestatepublicradio.org/post/even-down-economy-northwest-draws-new-residents
<p>The Northwest has long been a draw for people moving here from other parts of the United States. That continues to be a key driver of the region&rsquo;s economy. Despite high unemployment rates, Oregon and Washington still lure folks from the Midwest and elsewhere. And they bring in new money and job skills.</p><p>Ted Layman&nbsp;lives in Oregon. He almost didn&#39;t end up there, though. He almost moved to Chicago.</p><p>&quot;Great place to visit and enjoy,&quot; Layman says. &quot;But the noise, the congestion of people &hellip;&quot;</p>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:14:54 +0000Chris Lehman4084 at http://boisestatepublicradio.orgEven In Down Economy, Northwest Draws New Residents